Metasploit is a comprehensive, open-source framework designed to facilitate penetration testing, security research, and vulnerability assessment. Initially created by H.D. Moore in 2003, Metasploit has since evolved into a robust platform maintained by Rapid7. It is a go-to tool for ethical hackers and security professionals, offering an extensive library of exploits, payloads, and auxiliary modules to simulate attacks and identify vulnerabilities in systems.
Key Components of Metasploit
Exploits
Metasploit includes thousands of exploits targeting various platforms, applications, and devices. These exploits allow security professionals to test how vulnerable systems respond to simulated attacks.
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